There are regular flights to Perth Airport (Western Australia's capital city) from major international hubs and interstate cities. These flights connect with intrastate flights to major towns within Western Australia’s Coral Coast. Find out more about travelling to Western Australia.

International Flights into Perth are operated by the following international airlines:

Getting to the Coral Coast once you're in Western Australia:

The Coral Coast starts 2 hours north of Perth and is easily accessible by road.

Alternatively, Qantas offers flights to Exmouth (Learmonth Airport) and Geraldton. Regional Express (REX) offers flights to Monkey Mia and Carnarvon. Nexus Airlines offer daily flights to Geraldton.

Airport Transfers

Perth Airport

Learmonth Airport (Exmouth and Coral Bay)

Monkey Mia

Travelling around the Region:

By road:

The region is tied together by one world-class road trip, the 1,250km Coral Coast Highway between Perth and Exmouth. Excellent road conditions make it easy for those wanting to travel around Western Australia’s Coral Coast at their own pace.

Perth City is connected to the region via the Indian Ocean Drive, Brand Highway and Midlands Road - all of which converge into the Brand Highway at Dongara-Port Denison and lead you north to Geraldton. The North West Coastal Highway joins Geraldton in the south to Carnarvon in the north, with good sealed roads leading off the highway to coastal and country towns, such as Kalbarri and Shark Bay. The Minilya-Exmouth Road turns off from the North West Coastal Highway and leads you to Coral Bay and Exmouth.

Please note that travel times and distances between towns, attractions and roadhouse facilities can be long, especially in the north of the region, so it's important to bear this in mind and plan your trip before you hit the open road. The times and distances shown in our chart below are based on main roads. In some areas, there are alternative routes using unsurfaced roads for four-wheel-drive (4WD) tracks. We recommend that you check with local visitor centres for current road information.

Accessing the Coral Coast by road from Perth City

Get onto Mitchell Freeway and head north for 28 kilometres towards Joondalup. Take the exit toward Burns Beach Rd, turn right and follow for 2.1 kilometres. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Joondalup Drive. In 900 metres take a slight left at Wanneroo Rd, and continue heading north. Wanneroo Road will change into Lancelin Road which will then change into the Indian Ocean Drive. This will take you via the Pinnacles Desert to Cervantes.

Accessing the Coral Coast by road from Perth Airport

From the airport, make your way to Tonkin Hwy and head northeast on Tonkin Hwy for 13.9 kilometres. Take the exit ramp to Roe Hwy, turn right at Roe Hwy and follow for 16.3 kilometres. Make a sharp right at Middle Swan Rd and then a slight left to merge onto Great Northern Hwy. Continue north for 14.4 kilometres and turn left to stay on Great Northern Hwy. Turn left at the Brand Hwy and follow this north for 138 kilometres. Here you will see the sign for Bibby Road where you can head west towards Cervantes and the Pinnacles Desert, or continue north towards Geraldton, Kalbarri, Shark Bay and Exmouth.

Hire cars are available in all major towns throughout the Coral Coast and a full range of rental vehicles, ranging from motor homes to four-wheel-drives (4WDs), are available in Perth.

Western Australia's Road Safety Commission provides 'A Guide to Driving on WA Roads'. This resource is available in nine languages – English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Malay, and is a free A5-sized guide that provides helpful information about Western Australian road rules and tips for driving in urban and regional areas.

Further information on WA roads is available from Main Roads Western Australia.

By coach:

Integrity Tours (Perth - Exmouth) and TransWA (Perth - Geraldton) operate regular coach services for those wishing to travel along the Coral Coast by coach.

By 4WD campervan:

RedSands Campers and Crikey Campers hire 4WD campervans for those wishing to travel around the Coral Coast by camper, especially to hard to 4WD (only) locations such as Steep Point, Dirk Hartog Island, Francois Peron National Park and Kennedy Range National Park. If you’re keen to venture off the beaten track and travel around Western Australia’s Coral Coast in four-wheel drive mode, there are also a number of challenging tracks crossing coastal sand dunes and rugged bushland.

By guided tour:

A range of packaged tours are available, ranging from four-wheel drive adventures to luxury coach tours. Search Coral Coast tours to find out more.

Fuel Up & Charge Up:

We highly recommend tracking your fuel and stopping when possible. Food and fuel can generally be found every 100 - 300km, but LPG Gas and Electric charge stations are not available in all areas. EV (electric vehicle) charging stations can be found along the Coral Coast Highway below:

Updated as of the 7th November 2023

Indian Ocean Drive:

LOCATION	ADDRESS	CHARGE TYPE
Pinnacles Edge Resort	7 Aragon Street, Cervantes, WA 6511, Australia	Tesla Model S / Model X
Ampol Jurien Bay	131 Bashford St, Jurien Bay WA 6516, Australia	CHAdeMO DCFC, CCS DCFC
WA EV Network - Jurien Bay	24 Bashford Street, Jurien Bay 6516, Australia	Mennekes (Type 2), 2 CCS DCFCs
Jurien Bay Tourist Park	1 Roberts Rd, Jurien Bay, Australia, WA 6516	Tesla Model S / Model X, Caravan Mains Socket
Dongara Tourist Park	8 George St, Port Denison WA 6525	Caravan Mains Socket
Dongara Hotel	30 Moreton Terrace, Dongara WA 6525, Australia	4 Mennekes (Type 2)s

Wildflower Country:

LOCATION	ADDRESS	CHARGE TYPE
Badgingarra Oval	Meagher Drive, Badgingarra WA 6521, Australia	Three Phase 32A
Mingenew Sports Oval	Mingenew Turf Club, Mingenew WA 6522, Australia	Three Phase 32A
Three Springs Community Hall	57 Carter St, Three Springs WA 6519, Australia	Three Phase 32A
Carnamah Caravan Park	2 Niven Crescent, Carnamah WA 6517, Australia	Wall Outlet (3112), Caravan Mains Socket
Mullewa Caravan Park	17–19 Lovers Lane Mullewa WA 6630 Australia	Wall Outlet (3112), Caravan Mains Socket

Geraldton:

LOCATION	ADDRESS	CHARGE TYPE
Geraldton's Ocean West	1 Hadda Way, Mahomets Flats WA 6530, Australia	2 Tesla Model S / Model Xs, Three Phase 32A
Belair Lifestyle Village	463 Marine Terrace, West End WA 6530, Australia	Tesla Model S / Model X
178 Connell Rd Building	178 Connell Rd, West End WA 6530, Australia	CCS DCFC
WA EV Network - Geraldton	31 Foreshore Dr, Geraldton WA 6530, Australia	4 CCS DCFCs
The Gerald Apartment Hotel	25 Cathedral Ave, Geraldton WA 6530, Australia	2 Tesla Model S / Model Xs
Sunset Beach Holiday Park	BIG4 Sunset Beach Holiday Park, 4 Bosley St, Sunset Beach WA 6530, Australia	Wall Outlet (3112)
Drummond Cove Holiday Park	1633 N W Coastal Hwy, Buller WA 6532, Australia	EV Plug (J1772)

Kalbarri:

LOCATION	ADDRESS	CHARGE TYPE
Horrocks Community Centre	6 Glance Cove, Horrocks‎ WA‎ 6535, Australia	Three Phase 32A
WA EV Network - Northampton	202 Hampton Rd, Northampton WA 6535, Australia	Mennekes (Type 2), 2 CCS DCFCs
Shire of Northampton - RAL Hall	Lot 123 Hampton Road, Northampton, WA, Australia, WA 6535	Tesla Model S / Model X, Mennekes (Type 2), Three Phase 32A
Kalbarri Visitor Centre	Lot 836 Grey Street, Kalbarri, WA, Australia, WA 6536	Tesla Model S / Model X, Three Phase 32A
Tasman Holiday Parks - Kalbarri	92 Grey St, Kalbarri WA 6536, Australia	Lot 836 Grey Street, Kalbarri, WA, Australia, WA 6536

Shark Bay:

LOCATION	ADDRESS	CHARGE TYPE
Hamelin Pool Caravan Park	HFR7+73 Hamelin Pool WA, Australia	Caravan Mains Socket
Billabong Road House	Lot 3 N W Coastal Hwy, Meadow WA 6530, Australia	Tesla Model S / Model X, Wall Outlet (3112), Three Phase 32A
Overlander Roadhouse	North West Coastal Highway, Hamelin Pool WA 6532	Caravan Mains Socket
Ocean Park Aquarium	1 Ocean Park Rd, Shark Bay WA 6537, Australia	Tesla Model S / Model X
Blue Dolphin Caravan Park	9 Denham Rd, Denham WA 6537, Australia	Wall Outlet (3112)
Shark Bay Caravan Park	6 Spaven Way, Denham WA 6537	Caravan Mains Socket
Wildsights Villas	8 Durlacher St, Denham WA 6537, Australia	Wall Outlet (3112)
WA EV ‘Chargefox’	44 Barnard St, Denham WA 6537	2 CCS DCFCs
Denham Seaside CP	1 Stella Rowley Drive, Denham, WA, 6537	Wall Outlet (3112)
RAC Monkey Mia Resort	1 Monkey Mia Rd, Monkey Mia WA 6537, Australia	2 Mennekes (Type 2)s

Ningaloo:

LOCATION	ADDRESS	CHARGE TYPE
Wooramel Roadhouse	LOT 1 N W Coastal Hwy, Wooramel WA 6701, Australia	Wall Outlet (3112), Caravan Mains Socket
Carnarvon Visitor Centre	Woolshed/1 Camel Ln, Carnarvon WA 6701, Australia	Mennekes (Type 2), 2 CCS DCFCs
Carnarvon Motel	34 David Brand Dr, Brockman WA 6701, Australia	2 Tesla Model S / Model Xs, 2 Three Phase 32As
Outback Oasis Caravan Park	49 Wise St, East Carnarvon WA 6701, Australia	Caravan Mains Socket
Big4 Plantation Caravan Park	589 Robinson St, Carnarvon WA 6701	Caravan Mains Socket
Minilya Bridge Roadhouse	North West Coastal Highway, Minilya WA 6701, Australia	Wall Outlet (3112
RAC Ningaloo Resort Coral Bay	1 Robinson St, Coral Bay WA 6701, Australia	Wall Outlet (3112), Three Phase 32A
Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre	2 Truscott Cres, Exmouth WA 6707, Australia	4 CCS DCFCs
Onslow Beach Resort	Cnr Second Avenue &, Third St, Onslow WA 6710, Australia	Wall Outlet (3112)

Important Driving Tips:

Excellent main road conditions make it easy for those wanting to travel around Western Australia’s Coral Coast at their own pace, however, conditions can vary and we encourage you to take note of a few road safety and travel tips to make your journey as enjoyable as possible.

Drive on the Left:

In Australia, cars travel on the left of the road and speed is in kilometres (km) per hour. When overtaking, make sure you have a clear view of oncoming traffic and use your indicator to signal your intentions to other drivers.

Road conditions:

Never drive tired – fatigue kills. Heavy rainfall can make some roads and tracks impassable, so check road conditions before departure with local shire offices or Main Roads WA. Some roads are unsealed, so beware of loose gravel and dust obscuring your vision. A reminder that if you have hired a car, most two-wheel hire cars cannot enter unsealed roads due to insurance.

Driving restrictions:

Please note it is illegal to drive in Australia with a blood alcohol reading over 0.05. A zero tolerance policy applies to probationary and learner drivers. It is also illegal for drivers to use a hand-held phone while driving. Heavy penalties apply.

Animals on the road:

Be wary of animals on or near the road. Kangaroos are prevalent, especially in the early morning and evening. Emus are unpredictable and often travel in groups. Livestock occasionally ventures onto roads at night and can be hard to see.

Road Trains:

When travelling through the Coral Coast, you’re bound to come across road trains or extra-large trucks spanning around 60m in length. Only overtake if you can see clearly ahead, and be cautious that dust and stones can flick up on unsealed roads.

Watch Out for Wildlife:

Particularly at dawn and dusk - make sure you’re extra vigilant when driving. It is not uncommon to encounter wildlife such as kangaroos and emus, or stock such as cows and sheep wandering the road. Numerous cattle stations are unfenced, but if you do come across a gated road, be sure to leave the gate as you found it.

Stock Up:

Bring plenty of water and a comprehensive first aid kit. Invest in a strong insect repellent, and protect yourself from mosquitoes by covering up, especially at dusk and dawn. A netted hat could prove useful - these can often be purchased at fuel stations or visitor centres.

Other road users:

Be mindful of other road users, particularly large trucks with up to four trailers attached. Always leave at least 200 metres between vehicles in a convoy to allow large trucks to pass and only overtake if the road is clear and visible for at least one kilometre ahead. If towing do not exceed 90 kilometres per hour.

Be Prepared:

Ensure that your vehicle is in sound condition, and that you have enough fuel to get to the next service station. Pack a spare tyre and basic first aid kit, especially if you intend on exploring off-road areas.

If your vehicle breaks down or becomes bogged, stay with the vehicle. A car is easier to spot in the event of a search.

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